Leonard Aguilar
Tulsa,OK
Summary
Dynamic culinary leader with extensive experience at Compassgroup, excelling in team leadership and quality control. Proven track record in menu planning and inventory management, achieving significant cost savings and enhancing guest satisfaction. Adept at training staff and implementing food safety protocols, fostering a high-performing kitchen environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Management Sr. Sous Chef
Compassgroup
05.2021 - Current
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
- Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
- Mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
- Implemented proper cleaning procedures, ensuring a safe and sanitary kitchen workspace compliant with health department regulations.
- Increased kitchen productivity by optimizing workflow processes and delegating tasks appropriately within the team.
- Served as an integral part of the hiring process for new kitchen staff members, contributing valuable insights into candidate selection based on experience and skill set compatibility with existing team dynamics.
- Ensured consistent quality control of all dishes leaving the kitchen, resulting in a reputation for excellence among patrons.
Production Supervisor
Aaon Inc.
07.2017 - 04.2021
- Contributed to successful catering events by coordinating meal preparation and execution, exceeding client expectations on each occasion.
- Ensured consistent quality control of all dishes leaving the kitchen, resulting in a reputation for excellence among patrons.
- Introduced new culinary techniques to the team, elevating the overall skill level and leading to more diverse menu offerings for guests.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Managed team of 27 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Mentored team members through regular feedback and performance evaluations, leading to professional growth and skill development.
- Improved product quality by monitoring production processes, conducting inspections, and initiating corrective actions as needed.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.
- Consistently met or exceeded production targets while maintaining strict quality standards, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Optimized workflow through effective resource allocation and scheduling adjustments.
Education
Associate Of Applied Science - Medical Assistant / X- Ray Tech
Heritage College
Denver, CO08.2010
Associate Of Applied Science - Underwater Welding And NDT Testing
National Polytechnic of Oceaneering And Eginneerin
Honolulu, HI09.2007
Skills
- Team leadership
- Kitchen leadership
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Safe food handling
- Food presentation
- Menu planning
- Food preparation
- Customer service
- Kitchen organization
- Cooking techniques
- Allergen awareness
- Safety management
- Supervising food prep
- Safe handling
- Cost control
- Kitchen management
- Employee scheduling
- Staff training
- Knife skills
- Food handler certification
- Quality control
- Supply ordering
Certification
Food handlers card
Servsafe food protection manager cert.
Food Allergy and celiac disease training
Understanding and laws of payroll
Preventing food born sicknesses. CSC - Certified Sous Chef
Timeline
Management Sr. Sous Chef
Compassgroup
05.2021 - Current
Production Supervisor
Aaon Inc.
07.2017 - 04.2021
Associate Of Applied Science - Medical Assistant / X- Ray Tech
Heritage College
Associate Of Applied Science - Underwater Welding And NDT Testing
National Polytechnic of Oceaneering And Eginneerin
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